At A Glance

For just $130, the PowerShot A470 is a good option for your kids or as a no-frills point-and-shoot.

Manufacturer’s Description

Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed. Plus, it's got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1 Megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom Lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Vertical Shooting has never been easier - just press the Print/Share button. It's that simple!

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder None
Battery
Battery Type AA Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type AA Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.1 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 1.6 inches
Weight 0.36375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 38.0 mm
Maximum aperture 3.0
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features No
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Good
Color Good
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 59.8
Battery Life (minutes) 96.75
Number of Shots 177
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 55.2
Image Quality, Sharpness 42.7
Battery Life Score Fair
Image Quality, Color 65.4
Image Quality, Overall 61.8
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 61.8
Number of Batteries 2
Image Quality, Distortion 56.1
Image Quality Score Good